Senior Environmental Biologist

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Base pay range

$91,100.00 / yr - $146,600.00 / yr

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a consulting biologist with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our southern California Ecosystems Group by operating out of our San Diego, California office. We welcome a talented and collaborative team member with demonstrable experience in southern California and elsewhere. As a Senior-level Biologist with Stantec, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists / ecologists / water resource specialists, and land planning and regulatory experts. This position will include opportunities for both field and office work; it may also involve field work during construction of projects and implementation of ecosystem restoration projects. In this position, you will be responsible for the contribution and management of multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of siting and licensing of energy production, including renewable energy, and electric and gas transmission projects, as well as natural resource planning and management projects. As a Senior Biologist, you will oversee and provide expertise in field biology, regulatory strategy, CEQA / NEPA analysis, and permitting strategy. Specific background and expertise should consist of strong botanical, wetland, or wildlife technical expertise, familiarity and experience with regulatory permitting, and project and client management. This position requires coordination with clients, resource agencies, and environmental and technical staff.

What You Will Do for Stantec

• You will manage projects, supervise staff, lead and mentor project field teams, and provide support to other project managers undertaking renewable energy, oil and gas, and other development projects.
• You will schedule, assist, and / or lead teams for field tasks, as needed, such as botanical surveys, special-status species surveys / inventories, nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments and mapping, jurisdictional waters delineations and assessments, and compliance monitoring.
• You will provide guidance to junior staff, including providing training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring.
• You will plan, prepare, and review technical reports or portions of larger environmental assessments.
• You will work with business development teams and lead efforts to respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) including defining the scope of work, associated cost, and compiling relevant sections of proposal documents
• You will contribute to our corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• You will coordinate with clients and regulators to communicate results of various survey efforts and technical reports.
• You will lead development of permitting strategies, permit application packages, and agency negotiations.
• You will assist teams and lead efforts in pursuing and contributing to new business opportunities and effective technical proposals.
• The role has a target 75-80% direct project utilization goal.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required within and outside of southern California.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Skills

You are a biologist or natural resources management specialist and have a minimum 10 years of related experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility in conducting biological resources surveys and preparing technical reports. Your skills should include :

Education and Experience

BS (MS degree preferred) in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field with minimum of 10 years of experience.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

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Pay Transparency : In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location : United States | CA | Bakersfield

Organization : BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 17 / 06 / 2025 06 : 06 : 15

Req ID : REQ250000H0

EEO Note : Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

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